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Texas guard Max Abmas (3) shoots over LSU forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

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Abmas scores 20 and Hunter adds 19 to lead No. 19 Texas over LSU 96-85
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Sat,12/16/23-1:32PM , 41 Reads
HOUSTON (AP) — Max Abmas had 20 points and seven assists, Tyrese Hunter added a season-high 19 points and No. 19 Texas defeated LSU 96-85 Saturday.

Dylan Disu scored 17 points and Dillon Mitchell had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Texas (8-2).
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New Orleans faces San Antonio on 3-game win streak
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Sat,12/16/23-1:00AM , 103 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans (15-11, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (4-20, 15th in the Western Conference)

San Antonio; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over San Antonio.
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Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier shoots over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Jonas Valanciunas scores season-high 29 points as Pelicans hold on to beat Hornets 112-107
By STEVE REED - AP Sports Writer
Fri,12/15/23-8:38PM , 249 Reads
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had a season-high 29 points and also grabbed 13 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night for their third straight win.
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,12/15/23-8:28PM , 364 Reads
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=

Airline 56, Bossier 19

Anahuac, Texas 38, Vinton 31

Anahuac, Texas 62, DeQuincy 36

Bastrop 67, Family Community 15

Central Private 42, Ascension Christian School 23

Church Point 60, New Iberia 17

East Ascension 52, Thibodaux 43
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